The purpose of a Protection from Violence Officer position is to carry out implementation of the protection from violence project.

• Carry out Civilian Self-Protection in line with NRC Civilian Self-Protection guidelines and tools, including conducting assessments, facilitating the core CSP training, following-up on community action plans in a timely manner. This includes provide psychosocial support and referrals as needed.
• Report internally to the Protection from Violence Coordinator on weekly and monthly achievements and challenges.
• Maintain Civilian Self-Protection files with accuracy and confidentiality, including regularly updating community database.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers.
• Prepare procurement or payment requests for material assistance in-line with community action plans and ensure project documents are collected and saved offline and online using Office 365, OneDrive and SharePoint in line with project agreements.
• Participate in mapping exercises and assessments aimed at identifying the locations and needs of vulnerable populations in West Bank with a focus on Hebron and the surrounding neighbourhoods, by using participatory data collection tools and methodologies.
• Identify barriers to access services, document and report on them.

Other

• Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security in the field; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the manager and liaising with external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment
• Participate in needs assessments, field support visit and emergency response efforts as needed
• Undertake any other reasonable task assigned by management

• At least two years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector with international organizations.
• At least two years’ experience implementing protection programming (preferably in humanitarian setting), working in research, working in journalism, and/or working in human rights. Experience can also include a related technical diploma or degree in social work, human rights, or related degree preferred, knowledge of human rights and protection,
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility
• Good ability to organize work, meet deadlines, work independently, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Level of knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Required.
• Advanced level of English and Arabic, both written and verbal.

What we Offer? 

You will be working in an international and diverse organization with a dynamic atmosphere.

You will receive support and opportunities to expand your skills and enhance your expertise.

You will be working in our Office in Nablus/Tulkarem,

This position is Grade (05) Step (01).

Reports to: Protection Coordinator.

Recruiter: Judeh Hussein

Contract Duration: 12 months renewable based on the need of position, fund and performance.

number of positions: 4 positions.

E-mail: PS.Recruitment@nrc.no

If you are interested to apply for this position, please check the full Job Description: PS_JD-Protection from Violence Officer_WB_CSP (4).docx

Applications are only accepted if submitted through NRC website.

Applications won’t be considered without a Resume and a Cover Letter in English. 

For more information about NRC’s work in Palestine, please check: factsheet_palestine_may2023.pdf (nrc.no)

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.